CODE OF ETHICS

The World Flower Council is an established organization dedicated to furthering the cause of world peace through the beauty of flowers and the sharing of knowledge among those who have chosen the floral industry as their profession.

The World Flower Council was founded in Gifu, Japan in 1983 by the late Mr. Juzaburo Sekiye of Tokyo, Japan. With representatives of the U.S., Canada, and Pacific Rim present, it was named Pan Pacific Flower Culture Conference. During its growth, the organization was named the World Flower Council and Mr. Herman Meinders, owner of American Floral Service, became the International Chairman.

The World Flower Council was incorporated and filed February 14, 1986 in the state of Oklahoma, USA. The four directors forming the board were Herman Meinders, Tom Butler, Jim Morley, and Dean White. The duration of the corporation is perpetual.

The purpose of the World Flower Council is a non-profit, non-religious, and non-political organization which has been created to further the cause of world peach through flowers. The World Flower Council will also provide the opportunity for the International promotion and global distribution and enjoyment of flowers; the exchange of floral techniques, and in general work for the betterment of the floral industry worldwide, all resulting in a more beautiful world.

The World Flower Council has members and or chapters in 32 countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, England, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, St. Kitts, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Venezuela, The United States, and West Indies.

The World Flower Council holds an annual summit meeting in various member countries of the world. International members meet and share floral knowledge and techniques, network with other industry professionals while making new friendships. Past summit have been held in Vancouver, Canada; St. Petersburg, Russia; Rome, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Riga, Latvia; and Jakarta, Indonesia.

The World Flower Council sends delegates, representatives and designers to various events throughout the world. A Student Exchange Program is also available for those who would like to travel to another country to learn and share floral techniques and knowledge. The home office of the Council assists in finding hosts and students.

Join the crusade of peace through flowers, reaching around the globe with tremendous educational advantages and for the betterment of the floral industry worldwide.

Interested persons or representatives of companies are invited to become members of World Flower Council and to support this world cause. Contact our International Chairman, Dean White at fax 480-860-0907, phone at 480-860-0906 or email at deanwfc@goimi.com.